New EPA Job Openings Posted TODAY

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There are multiple student trainee positions in both biology and administration that opened today! All positions are paid, locations vary. Make sure to check them out soon, closing date is MAY 23rd.

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[part time job]: Communications Coordinator, Puget Soundkeeper Alliance, Seattle, WA

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Part-time Position Available – Communications Coordinator

Puget Soundkeeper Alliance (Soundkeeper) seeks applicants for a Communications Coordinator position to assist with communications materials, marketing, media, electronic activism and public relations related to Soundkeeper’s work. The mission of Puget Soundkeeper Alliance is to protect and preserve Puget Sound by monitoring, cleaning up and preventing pollutants from entering its waters. This position will require work at the Soundkeeper office primarily with some work in the field. The applicant should have, or be able to arrange, reliable motor vehicle transportation. Required mileage and travel expenses are reimbursable. This is a part-time position with potential to become full-time in 2015 (or sooner if funding allows). Click for full position description.

Application Period, guidelines
This position is open until filled. Please send résumé, cover letter, a writing sample and a list of three references by email to psa@pugetsoundkeeper.org or to the mailing address below. Submitting a sample press release is encouraged (can be an actual press release, or a mock Soundkeeper press release).

Compensation:
This position offers a competitive salary for similar non-profit organizations commensurate with experience. This position is for approximately 20 hours /week, paid hourly.

Anticipated start date: 
June 16, 2014

Puget Soundkeeper Alliance is an equal opportunity/affirmative action organization.

Please direct all questions and/or applications to:
Katie Maple
Executive and Administrative Coordinator
Puget Soundkeeper Alliance
5305 Shilshole Ave NW – Suite 150
Seattle, WA 98107
206-297-7002
psa@pugetsoundkeeper.org

[job]: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers PATHWAYS Internship – Student Trainee (Biology)

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Job Title:Student Trainee (Biology) (PATHWAYS Internship)

Department:Department of the Army

Agency:U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

Job Announcement Number:WTHF140347741101434PI

SALARY RANGE:

$30,164.00 to $39,208.00 / Per Year

OPEN PERIOD:

Monday, May 12, 2014 to Friday, May 23, 2014

SERIES & GRADE:

GS-0499-04

POSITION INFORMATION:

Full Time – Internships NTE 1 YEAR

PROMOTION POTENTIAL:

04

DUTY LOCATIONS:

Few vacancies in the following location:
Seattle, WA View Map

WHO MAY APPLY:

Student/Internship Program Eligibles

SECURITY CLEARANCE:

Public Trust – Background Investigation

SUPERVISORY STATUS:

No

JOB SUMMARY:

Civilian employees serve a vital role in supporting the Army mission.  They provide the skills that are not readily available in the military, but crucial to support military operations.  The Army integrates the talents and skills of its military and civilian members to form a Total Army.

Seattle District, Corps of Engineers, Seattle, Washington is one of the world’s premier public engineering organizations, capable of providing a full spectrum of engineering services.  Our strength lies in our technical excellence, our willingness to collaborate with our customers and understand their needs, and, our ability to facilitate creative solutions to achieve mutual goals. 

Other Advantages: Free parking, fitness center, cafeteria, on-site daycare, and transportation subsidy vouchers are available.

About the Position:

Click here for more information on Pathways program participation.

Position(s) will be filled under the Department of the Army Pathways Intern Program.

The Department of the Army Pathways Internship Program is designed to provide students currently enrolled in a wide variety of educational institutions, from high school to graduate level, with opportunities to work and get paid while exploring federal careers through a job with the Department of Army.

The Department of the Army Pathways Interns may be converted to a permanent position within 120 days of successful completion of the program.

To be eligible for conversion to a permanent or term position, Interns must:

  • Be a U.S. Citizen
  • Complete at least 640 hours of work experience acquired through the Internship Program
  • Complete their degree or certificate requirements
  • Meet the Office of Personnel Management’s qualification standards for the position to which the Intern will be converted
  • Meet agency-specific requirements as specified in the Participant’s Agreement, and;
  • Perform their job successfully as documented through performance evaluations and/or completion of an Individual Development Plan (IDP)

To learn more about the Pathways Internship Program, please visit: the Internship Program page on the Office of Personnel Management’s website.

Who May Apply:

Department of the Army Internship Program Eligibles

Positions are open to current students in an accredited high school, college (including 4-year colleges/universities, community colleges, and junior colleges); professional, technical, vocational, and trade school; advanced degree programs; or other qualifying educational institution pursuing a qualifying degree or certificate.

TRAVEL REQUIRED

  • Occasional Travel
  • 5%

RELOCATION AUTHORIZED

  • No

KEY REQUIREMENTS

  • Will be required to sign a Pathways Participant Agreement.
  • Must be 16 years of age by 1 MAY 2014.
  • Possible work on weekends or work at night for field studies.

DUTIES:

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As a trainee in the Engineering Division, Environmental and Cultural Resources Branch, you will receive a variety of assignments including on-the-job and formal training of increasing complexity under decreasing supervision. You will perform a variety of support tasks including some or all of, but not limited to:

• Clerical duties such as typing and reviewing reports, editing, formatting, setting up mailings, web design, filing or sending reports to the archives.
• Data entry using Excel files and spreadsheets.
• Research environmental studies and reports.
• Collate studies and consolidating information.
• Help with environmental field studies in such areas as fisheries, wildlife and water quality sampling.
• Assist staff with upkeep of field work areas.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

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In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below.

Experience required:  To qualify, applicants must possess 6 months of general and 6 months of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade/level (GS-03).  General/Specialized experience is defined as: 6 months of general experience which included using the Microsoft Office Suite to produce Word documents, Excel spreadsheets or PowerPoint presentations AND 6 months of specialized experience in any field of biology which included research, technical report writing or field studies.

You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency (knowledge, skills, abilities)in the following areas:

  • Knowledge of Fisheries Biology and Environmental Science
  • Knowledge of Field Study Techniques
  • Skill in Written Communication
  • Ability to Work on a Team

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify.  For this job, you may qualify if your education meets the definition below:

Education required:  To qualify based on education applicants must have completed of 2 full academic years of post-high school study or have an Associates Degree or higher. (NOTE: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.)

OR
Appropriate combinations of experience and education.

Note: An academic year of undergraduate education is defined as 30 semester hours or 45 quarter hours; or the equivalent in an accredited college or university. An academic year of graduate-level education is defined as 18 semester hours or the equivalent in an accredited college or university.

Only degrees from an accredited college or university recognized by the Department of Education are acceptable to meet positive education requirements or to substitute education for experience. For additional information, please go to the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) and U.S. Department of Education websites at – http://www.opm.gov/qualifications  andhttp://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html

Foreign education must be evaluated for U.S. equivalency in order to be considered for this position. Please include this information in your resume. 

Other Requirements: 
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Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
Direct Deposit of Pay is Required.  
Salary includes applicable locality pay. 
The duration of a Pathways appointment is a trial period.
Initial appointment may be extended.
Work schedule may flex between part time and full time. 
This is a Career Program 18 position.
Must be a U.S. citizen or lawfully permitted to work in the United States.
Must be in and remain in good academic standing.
Must be enrolled in or accepted for enrollment in an accredited school.
Must be taking at least half-time course load as defined by your school.
May be required to wear protective clothing and/or equipment. 
May be required to work outdoors in inclement or extreme weather conditions.

Graduate Student Teaching Assistant-ENVIR 280

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Position Title:  Teaching Assistant

Supervising Faculty:  Dr. Timothy Billo

Course Name:  ENVIR 280 Natural History of the Puget Sound Region (currently listed in the course catalogue as “Knowing Our Non-Human Neighbors”)

ENVIR 280 Course Description:

This course introduces natural history and the observation and representation of nature at biological scales from organisms to landscapes. The course emphasizes the natural history of the Pacific Northwest.

Employment Period:  9/16/2014 to 12/15/2014

Course Schedule:   Lecture:  TTh 9:30 am – 11:20 am

                                   Field trips:  three field trips (one all-weekend, two single weekend day)         

TA responsibilities include:

  • attending all lectures
  • evaluating student work
  • arranging lecture and discussion logistics and activities, and preparing course materials
  • arranging field trip logistics and activities; participating in field trips
  • additional course-specific requirements of the instructors

Field experience in the identification and documentation of native plants and animals of the Pacific Northwest is a plus.

Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.

To Apply:  Go to URL https://catalyst.uw.edu/collectit/dropbox/acorboy/31985 and follow instructions. Contact Ann Corboy acorboy@uw.eduif you have any difficulties applying.

Deadline:  Submit your application materials by May 15, 2014.

Graduate Student Teaching Assistant-ENVIR 100

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Position Title:  Teaching Assistant

Supervising Faculty:  Dr. Elizabeth Wheat and Professor Karen Litfin

Course Name:  ENVIR 100 Environmental Studies: Interdisciplinary Foundations

Employment Period:  9/16/2014 to 12/15/2014

ENVIR 100 Course Description:

This course will introduce the interdisciplinary approach to environmental studies.  The distinguishing feature of the course is that it will present the development and application of fundamental concepts from the humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences toward a spectrum of environmental issues.  Hence, the course will both contribute to the educational goals of providing students with experience in interdisciplinary approaches, while complementing and laying the foundation for students to explore an array of more advanced courses focused on environmental sciences, policy, and humanities. The course will introduce students to the development of environmental ideas through classic and current literature that addresses the events and people that have influenced the ethical, political, social, and scientific dimensions of studying the environment.

PoE will hire two Teaching Assistants for ENVIR 100. The TA’s will each lead three sections total (sections meet on either Mondays or Wednesdays). The TA’s will also assist the instructor with mentoring an undergraduate Peer TA, who will lead one discussion section.

Course Schedule:   Lecture:  TTh 2:30-3:50

                                   Discussion Sections: M or W various times

TA responsibilities include:

  • attending all lectures
  • running three discussion sections, each meeting once a week for two hours
  • evaluating student work
  • arranging lecture and discussion logistics and activities, and preparing course materials
  • additional course-specific requirements of the instructors

To Apply:  Go to URL https://catalyst.uw.edu/collectit/dropbox/acorboy/31956 and follow instructions. Contact Ann Corboy acorboy@uw.eduif you have any difficulties applying.

Required application materials:

(1) Current CV/resume, no more than 2 pages worth of text;

(2) Two references (name, title, phone, email) familiar with your teaching abilities;

(3) Cover Letter Assessment, no more than 2 pages worth of text, stating what strengths you would bring to serving as a teaching assistant in an interdisciplinary environmental studies course, as well as your strengths and background relevant to the specific activities outlined in the position and course description.

Deadline:  Submit your application materials by May 15, 2014.

Student Job Opening in SAFS

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Hiring a student for fiscal support. Duties include online budget reconciliation, filing, creating folders entering data, travel-related accounting processes, back-up for front desk and more. Prefer Freshman or Sophomore. Position closes May 13. Email Jessica at jroshan@uw.edu.

Requirements:

  • Experience in administrative support and office operations
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to interact with a wide variety of audiences and individuals including students, donors, faculty, administrators, and students is essential
  • Team work orientation
  • Flexibility to meet changing needs
  • Ability to take initiative on projects, prioritize project work, and use good discretion in contact and communications with various audiences
  • Creative problem solving skills; ability to independently identify solutions to a variety of issues
  • Detail-oriented

 

[workshop]: Environmental Career Skills Workshop: The Job Interview

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Spring Quarter Career Skills Workshop
Environmental Careers: The Job Interview
Wednesday, 5/21
5:00 ~ 7:00 PM
Program on the Environment Commons, Wallace Hall 012

This workshop will introduce common formats and best practices for interviewing for jobs in a workshop format facilitated by Kimberly Petersen of the UW Career Center and Joe Kobayashi of PoE. A panel of alumni will be volunteering to put these recommendations in the context of their experience applying for (or accepting applications for) environmentally-related jobs. Alumni will facilitate small groups to get feedback on practice questions.

Small group work will be followed by dinner, drinks, and an opportunity to network with alumni of our program!

This workshop is free to current UW students (any major), but Environmental Studies majors get priority. Dress code is casual, but you must RSVP at the e-vite below (I need to get an accurate count to order food).

[Link to E-vite RSVP – REQUIRED]

Alumni Volunteers:
Paul Chavez, Infrastructure and Logistics, Red Bull North America
Meggie Kernahan, Technical Sales Representative, NRC Environmental Services
Makenna O’Meara, Assistant to the Director of Advertising, Accretive Technology Group
Megan Parker, Associate, Ross Strategic
Shane Sobotka, Manager, Project Development, OneEnergy Renewables, Inc.
Jamie Stroble, WILD (Wilderness Inner-City Leadership Development)

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Exciting research positions in Mountain Hydrology 

We are planning to fill the following positions, to start work on June 16, 2014. Pay rate $13 to $15 per hour, dependent on experience. 

Summer-only research field technicians: 

3 to 4 people are needed to deploy digital cameras and measurement poles in remote regions of Olympic National Park. (2 people will be needed both for instrument preparation and for fieldwork, with a 2-month minimum commitment.1-2 people will be needed only for 3 field trips of approximately 7 days each.) The cameras will be taking photographs of snow accumulating on the poles throughout the winter to quantify spatial patterns of snow in these mountains for the OLYMPEX field campaign (http://www.atmos.washington.edu/~brodzik/html/olympex/). Applicants must have an interest in snow and mountains and an ability to hike long distances over uneven terrain while carrying heavy and potentially odd-shaped objects (e.g., sections of PVC pipe and solar panels). Applicants must be available for training in late June, and in August and early September for deployments. (Note:Fieldwork will not conflict with regular UW classes.) The following skill/experiences are desired (though applicants with most but not all of these will be considered): 1) ability to fix things relying only on supplies you carry (e.g., experience with circuits, fixing cars, construction, home repair), 2) ability to work well with others in potentially harsh weather conditions, 3) good communication skills, 4) good organizational skills (e.g., experience with organizing/leading outdoor trips and/or with teaching/instruction/management), 5) ability to think quickly on one’s feet and innovate (e.g., solve problems not seen before). 

Long-term undergraduate research aide: 

1 to 2 people are needed to work up to full time in the summer and part time through the academic year to 1) maintain instrumentation at Snoqualmie Pass (seehttp://depts.washington.edu/mtnhydr/research/intermitsnow.shtml), 2) maintain web presentation and archiving of data collected (see http://depts.washington.edu/mtnhydr/cgi/plot.cgi) , 3) process field data from various data sites across the western United States, 4) procure field equipment as needed, 5) copy and scan material as needed, 6) attend group meetings and 7) provide progress reports and updates to supervisor on a weekly basis. Past students in this position have won Mary Gates Undergraduate Research scholarships, and many have gone on to graduate school. Computer experience is required, with knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel and Matlab (or other similar programming language) highly desirable. Experience with GIS, circuits, and web(html)-programming also desired.Must be hard-working, organized and reliable. 

Potential combined position: 

Students interested in both Olympic National Park fieldwork and longer term snow research are particularly desirable. Please specify if you would like to be considered for a long-term position participating in all of these activities. 

To Apply: 

If you are interested in any of these positions, please fill out the web survey at: 

https://catalyst.uw.edu/webq/survey/jdlund/233885 

before 5 pm on May 1st. We will be contacting highly-ranked individuals for interviews in May. Specific questions may be directed to Jessica Lundquist at jdlund@uw.edu.

[Job] OneEnergy Renewables

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OneEnergy Renewables, a developer of utility-scale clean power projects and active participant in renewable energy markets, seeks to hire an intern or consultant for a period of up to 3 months to assist as an Associate with potential to hire full-time thereafter. 

Role Description 
• Research and analysis to facilitate site selection for projects under consideration 
• Development and expansion of methodologies and databases to embed optimized site selection research and due diligence using Google Earth and other systems 
• Engagement with landowners and community stakeholders with respect to renewable energy projects 
• Management of project schedules and assistance with project development 
• Evaluation of state policy and regulations impacting renewable energy projects and clean energy incentives

Qualifications 
• Bachelors degree (graduate degree a plus but not required) 
• Experience with Google Earth and background/interest with respect to mapping and GIS, as well as use of online and public resources such as federal, state and county databases (e.g., to review land records and environmental factors that may affect project development) 
• Excellent verbal/written communication skills, attention to detail and organizational capacity to manage multiple projects 
• Familiarity with Microsoft Excel and Project (or similar) preferred 
• Knowledge or background in the renewable energy industry preferred

See link for more information:

http://oneenergyrenewables.catchthebest.com/apply/f95f

[job]: Project Assistant, Recycling and Materials Management Practice, Cascadia Consulting

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[job posting]

…We are seeking a Project Assistant with strong quantitative and critical problem solving capabilities to support research-based projects in Cascadia’s recycling and materials management practice. This position is full-time, and will be based in the Seattle (WA) office…

–position closes on April 21, 2014